As World Environment Day draws global focus to the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution”, Nigerian environmentalists say action must replace promises in the fight against plastic waste. Nigeria generates over 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, with 870,000 tonnes coming from Lagos alone, leaving the country’s cities, rivers, and drainage systems increasingly choked by single-use …
By Esther Ososanya The Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, has called for urgent action to unlock the power of digital trade across the continent. Speaking at a side event during the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja, Mene described digital trade as one of the most promising tools …
By Esther Ososanya The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Kamar Bakrin, has announced an aggressive strategy to remove longstanding obstacles frustrating sugar self sufficiency in Nigeria. Addressing stakeholders at a tripartite meeting involving the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and major operators of the Backward Integration Programme (BIP), Bakrin …
By Esther Ososanya Women in media and gender advocacy groups have renewed calls for the speedy passage of the Special Seats Bill currently before the National Assembly, citing it as a critical step toward inclusive governance and increased female representation in Nigerian politics. The call was made during a strategic wellness and advocacy event organised …
By Esther Ososanya The Niger State Government has pledged immediate security interventions following the killing of a 300-level student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, by suspected phone snatchers at his off-campus residence. In an emergency security meeting held in Lapai, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hamidu Mu’azu Jantabo, assured students …
By Esther Ososanya Seven officers of the Nigerian Navy were on Tuesday, decorated with new ranks of Lieutenant Commander at a promotion ceremony held at the Naval Headquarters in Abuja. The event, referred to in naval tradition as the “shipping of stripes,” was made public through a statement issued by Commodore A. Adams Aliu, Director …
By Esther Ososanya Luxury Meets Leakage Abuja’s highbrow Asokoro district, home to state government lodges, embassies, and churches, is grappling with a growing sewage crisis that residents say threatens public health and undermines the prestige of the capital's elite zone. Untreated wastewater has been seen flowing freely across key junctions, including the ECOWAS secretariat …
By Esther Ososanya The federal government has reaffirmed its resolve to tackle Nigeria’s escalating housing deficit through a bold shift towards sustainable urban development, environmental accountability, and climate-resilient infrastructure. The latest commitment was echoed at the Future Conference 2025, which was held in Abuja with the theme, “Sustainable Cities, The Future of Housing.” The high-level …
By Esther Ososanya Former Chairman of Wudil Local Government Council, Abubakar Abdullahi Likita, slumped and died during the funeral prayer for his close associate, Mahmoud Sani Madakin Gini, a former Dala Local Government Chairman on Monday in Kano. Likita reportedly collapsed while the Janazah prayer was ongoing, causing panic among sympathizers and mourners in attendance. …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a full scale investigation into the death of a young woman, Aladi Offikwu Johnson, popularly known as Tessy, who was found unconscious and later confirmed dead in a hotel room in the Gwarinpa area of Abuja. This was disclosed in a press statement …
